Delta Air Lines suspends specialty services for members of Congress amid shutdown

Delta Air Lines has suspended specialty services for members of Congress during the partial government shutdown. The airline typically provides congressional delegations with perks such as priority boarding, seat upgrades, and dedicated customer service support. The suspension reflects Delta's position that it cannot justify extending premium benefits to lawmakers while federal employees go unpaid and the government's operations remain disrupted. Delta did not announce a timeline for restoring the services, leaving uncertainty about when congressional travel privileges will resume. The move underscores broader tensions between private businesses and federal lawmakers during extended shutdowns.